Diodia kuntzei k. Schum (rubiaceae, spermacoceae): A new record for the state of Acre, Brazil

Abstract

Diodia kuntzei (Rubiaceae, Spermacoceae) is prostrate herb, rooting at the nodes, with reddish stems, multifimbriate stipules, axillary one-two-flowered inflorescences, corolla with filiform tube, and indehiscent fruit. The species is recorded for the first time for the state of Acre, where it was found in Alto Juruá region, municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, in waterlogged habitat (07°33′32″S, 072°42′59″W). Images of the plant and comments on its habitat and distribution are provided.Fil: de Souza, Maria Cristina. Universidade Federal do Acre; BrasilFil: Cabaña Fader, Andrea Alejandra. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Nordeste. Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste; ArgentinaFil: Silveira, Marcos. Universidade Federal do Acre; BrasilFil: Liesenfeld, Marcus Vinícius Athaydes. Universidade Federal do Acre; Brasi

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